When the 'God of chaos' asteroid Apophis makes an ultraclose flyby of Earth in 2029, our planet's gravity may trigger tremors ...

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Apophis is the ancient Greek name for the Egyptian god of chaos Apep. The deity is also linked to earthquakes, thunder, ...

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According to new research, Apophis's brief interaction with Earth’s gravity could unleash tremors and landslides on the asteroid.

This study not only helps assess impact risks for Earth, but it also aids astronomers in better understanding the dynamics of small comets and asteroids.

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bringing it closer than some artificial satellites. Given that distance, Apophis probably won't affect Earth much in 2029. But how will the asteroid itself fare after this close encounter?